Yokohama city celebrates Chinese New Year with grandeur

Mar 01, 2025

Yokohama (Japan), Mar 01 (ANI): The Chinese New Year celebration was recently held in Yokohama city featured stunning performances and beautifully decorated lanterns.Yokohama Chinatown welcomed the New Year with traditional ceremonial performances. In the mid-19th century, the Japanese government opened the country to the world, leading many Chinese immigrants from mainland China and Taiwan to settle in Yokohama and integrate with Japanese society. The Chinese New Year ceremony began in 1986 as a symbol of a harmonious and inclusive civil society beyond national origins. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was suspended, but due to strong public demand, it was revived and has grown more vibrant each year. This year's celebration is the decoration with beautiful lanterns, made in Sichuan, China, and brought to Yokohama. The Chinese New Year event strengthened the bond among volunteer performers and promoted a peaceful society, a feeling that could be shared by all attendees.